Armed County On-Call Officer Oakland, Ca
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Security
Armed Security
Armed County Officer – On Call / As Needed
Location: County Facilities & Local Hospitals
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour (applies to inmate detail assignments only)
Status: Part-Time | On-Call | As Needed
Armorous Security is seeking highly qualified Armed Inmate Services Officers (ESOs) to support county inmate and hospital security details. This is a specialized, higher-responsibility role reserved for experienced armed officers who demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and composure in sensitive, high-risk environments.
This position is on-call and as-needed, primarily covering hospital inmate watch and county-related custody details. Officers selected for this role will be paid a premium rate of $32/hour, applicable only to inmate detail assignments.
Primary Assignments- Hospital inmate watch details
- County-related inmate custody support
- Armed presence in medical and secured environments
- Coordination with medical staff, county personnel, and Armorous leadership
On-call / as-needed based on county and hospital demand
All shifts possible (day, swing, graveyard)
Flexibility and rapid response availability strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities- Maintain armed supervision of inmates during hospital stays or transport-related assignments
- Ensure safety of medical staff, the public, and all involved parties
- Maintain constant situational awareness and control of assigned inmates
- Follow all county, hospital, and Armorous post orders and protocols
- Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and partner agencies
- Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inmate activity and incidents
- Represent Armorous with professionalism in high-visibility environments
- Valid BSIS Guard Card (required)
- Valid BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit (required)
- All required armed equipment, including firearm, duty belt, holster, vest, and handcuffs
- Must provide at least one proof of firearm re-qualification completed within the last six (6) months, if applicable
- Current BSIS certifications (First Aid/CPR preferred)
- Proven experience in armed security; inmate, hospital, or custody-related experience strongly preferred
- Ability to remain calm, alert, and professional in high-pressure environments
- Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- $32.00/hour applies only to inmate detail assignments
- Other assignments (if applicable) are compensated at standard armed ESO rates
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